ACONCAGUA NORMAL ROUTE
This route presents minimal technical difficulties, but requires an excellent physical condition. There are no permanent snow fields, but the climbers must have the correct equipment and services, and we handle that for you!
Mountain: Aconcagua Mount.
Address: Mendoza, Argentina.
Altitude: 6962m.
ACONCAGUA NORMAL ROUTE
Mount Aconcagua is one of the biggest adventures a climber and adventurer can find. With 6962 m is the highest mountain in the American continent and the highest in the world outside the Himalayas. Located in the center of the Andes, in Mendoza, Argentina; this mountain is certainly the challenge you were looking for.
Joining us, is possible to achieve this legendary summit!
Aconcagua has various routes. The normal route is the designated route and most used to reach up to the summit. During this travesy you will hike in one of the highest points in the earth, alongside
people from all over the world, making this an unique experience.
The journey starts in the Horcones Valley, at the entrance of the Aconcagua Park. You will see yourself surrounded by local flora and fauna of the Andes regions, with beautiful mountain ranges by your side.
The hike will take you to the first camp Confluencia 3320 m. Following your adventure, then on a long hike you arrive to Base camp Plaza de Mulas 4200 m. In this both camps we have all the services you can require in our dome tents.
From the base camps you continue to high camps, all the way up till you reach the summit of the Mount Aconcagua 6962 m.
ACONCAGUA NORMAL ROUTE
DAY 1 - ARRIVAL IN MENDOZA
They will be removed from Mendoza Airport and transferred to our comfortable hotel located in the heart of Mendoza. This day is planned for you to relax or enjoy the city. At night, you will meet with the leader of the expedition and other expeditions to enjoy a dinner at one of the best restaurants in Mendoza, where you can taste typical Argentinian food. (Note: The meals included in the cost are designated as breakfasts, dinners and lunches).
DAY 2 - MENDOZA - PENITENTES
After breakfast you will be transferred to the Permit Office in Mendoza (ascension permits not included); then it will be directed to our comfortable hotel located in Penitentes, 2500m. B D. with private bathroom and hot water. With half board (breakfast and dinner).
DAY 3 - PENITENTES - CONFLUENCIA
On this day you will be transferred to the entrance of the Aconcagua Normal Route, which is at an altitude of 2820mts, where your permit will be requested. we will start the trek, until our first Camp in Confluencia, at 3320 mts, BLD.
DAY 4 - CONFLUENCIA - PLAZA FRANCIA - CONFLUENCIA
To maximise our chances on the mountain acclimatisation is the key, we spend the day resting and trekking in the area. Our trek takes us we have spectacular views of Aconcagua’s South face, B L D.
DAY 5 - CONFLUENCIA - PLAZA DE MULAS
Leaving Confluencia, we will walk to Plaza de Mulas, our base camp for the expedition of the Aconcagua Normal Route, which is at 4200mts., B L D.
DAY 6 - PLAZA DE MULAS
Again, to maximize our chances of acclimatization in the mountain, explorations will be made in the surroundings of the base camp of the Aconcagua Normal Route, B L D.
DAY 7 - PLAZA DE MULAS-C°BONETE-PLAZA DE MULAS
To increase our chances on the mountain we make an ascent to Mount Bonete of 5000mt . B L D.
DAY 8 - PLAZA DE MULAS-CANADA-PLAZA DE MULAS
Today we have to move our equipment to ‘Camp 1′ otherwise known as Canada Camp at 4877m, B L D.
DAY 9 - PLAZA DE MULAS
Again to maximise your chances on the mountain today is rest day in base camp, B L D.
DAY 10 - PLAZA DE MULAS - CANADA
On this day we will leave Plaza de Mulas to go to Camp 1 (4877m), with the rest of our equipment., B L D.
DAY 11 - CANADA - NIDO DE CONDORES - CANADA
During this day we will continue our ascent taking our equipment to "field 2", also known as Nido de Cóndores, located at 5365m., B L D.
DAY 12 - CANADA - NIDO DE CONDORES
Today here is time to relax or explore the surrounding area., BLD.
DAY 13 - NIDO DE CONDORES - COLERA
Today here is time to relax or explore the surrounding area., B L D.
DAY 14 - SUMMIT DAY ACONCAGUA NORMAL ROUTE
We leave camp early in this morning on our journey to the summit.
DAY 15 - COLERA - PLAZA DE MULAS
Following the same route we descend to Plaza de Mulas base camp.
DAY 16 - PLAZA DE MULAS PENITENTES
The mules go ahead with our equipment as we continue the last leg of our climb back to the park entrance where we are then transferred back to our comfortable hotel in Penitentes. Tonight we can celebrate our climb.
DAY 17 - PENITENTES - MENDOZA
In the early morning we move to the Hotel in the city of Mendoza.
DAY 18 - MENDOZA END THE SERVICES
Our tour finishes after breakfast with a transfer to the airport.
DAY 19 - EXTRA DAY
This day is added in case necessary due to poor weather conditions encounter bad weather conditions during our ascent, BLD
DAY 20 - EXTRA DAY
This day is added in case necessary due to poor weather conditions encounter bad weather conditions during our ascent, BLD
INCLUDED SERVICES
TRANSPORTATION FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE HOTEL AND FROM MENDOZA TO THE AIRPORT.
TWO (2) HOTEL NIGHTS (TOURIST CLASS) IN THE CENTER OF MENDOZA. DOUBLE ROOM WITH CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST INCLUDED.
ASSISTANCE TO OBTAIN PERMISSION TO ENTER THE ACONCAGUA PARK.
TWO (2) NIGHT AT THE PENITENTES HOTEL. DOUBLE ROOMS. DINNER AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST INCLUDED.
MULES FOR THE TRANSPORT OF EQUIPMENT FROM PENITENTES TO PLAZA DE MULAS AND RETURN.
TRANSPORT TO HORCONES LAKE TO START THE TREKKING APPROACH TO THE MOUNTAIN.
FOOD AND DRINK IN THE CONFLUENCIA CAMP. INCLUDES COOK AND ALL MEALS.
ALL MEALS, DRINKS AT BASE CAMP PLAZA DE MULAS. INCLUDES: TENTS WITH TABLES AND BENCHES, DISHES, ALL MEALS SERVED, ELECTRIC LIGHT.
PERMANENT RADIO COMMUNICATION WITH MENDOZA.
HIGH MOUNTAIN GUIDE.
POTS, STOVES, FUEL, FOOD AND TENTS AT THE BASE CAMP.
WIFI INTERNET ,VHF RADIO TO OBTAIN PERMANENT COMMUNICATION WITH BASE CAMP.
PERMANENT TECHNICAL ADVICE ABOUT THE PERSONAL EQUIPMENT BEFORE DEPARTURE.
DATES & PRICES SEASON 2024/20245
| DEPARTURE EXPEDITION | END EXPEDITION | PRICE |
| Propose your Departure | Request Price | |
| November 20,2024 | December 07, 2024 | Request Price |
| December 10, 2024 | December 27, 2024 | Request Price |
| December 15, 2024 | January 03, 2025 | Request Price |
| December 20, 2024 | January 07, 2025 | Special Price |
| January 05, 2025 | January 22, 2025 | Request Price |
| January 15, 2025 | January 22, 2025 | Request Price |
| January 23, 2025 | February 11, 2025 | Request Price |
| February 05, 2025 | February 22, 2025 | Request Price |
